Mental Health Day Operational Updates

February 1, 2023

In keeping with Howard University’s commitment to the wellness of students and employees, the institution will observe a mental health respite on Friday, February 3, 2023. All classes will be suspended for the day, but select, campus-based, auxiliary services will remain open and available on regular weekday scheduling. From a human resources perspective, the University is giving employees a day of administrative leave with pay.

We are asking employees and students to familiarize themselves with the change in the status of the University’s operations. The University is modifying its services to accommodate the criteria for a mental health day for our campus.

ESSENTIAL OPERATIONS

  • All essential personnel are expected to present to work at their usual times unless an arrangement is made with their supervisors.
  • DPS will provide continuous safety/security coverage and building access to permitted employees during the modified operations schedule.
  • Physical Facilities Management maintenance and services will continue their normal operations.
  • Howard University Hospital will remain open.
  • The Faculty Practice Plan will open at its regularly scheduled time at 9 a.m.
  • The School of Dentistry will open on a modified schedule. Please contact your healthcare provider for more information.  
  • WHUR-FM and WHUT-TV will continue their regular programming schedules.

CLASSES

  • All classes will be suspended for Friday, February 3, 2023.

RESEARCH

  • All faculty will have access to campus. Research will not be interrupted by the modified schedule.

CAMPUS SERVICES

  • The iLab will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Mail services will maintain its usual schedule and open at 9 a.m.
  • The University bookstore will maintain its usual schedule and open at 9:30 a.m.
  • All dining services will maintain their usual schedule with the exception of Jazzman’s and Bison Brew. Both will be closed Friday, Feb. 3.
  • The Founders Library and the Undergraduate Library will open at 9 a.m.
  • The Early Learning Program will be closed.
  • There will be no shuttle service on Friday, Feb. 3. Shuttle service will resume the weekend schedule starting Saturday, Feb. 4.  
  • The Bison One Card Office will be closed Friday, Feb. 3. 

All hourly, non-student employees will be allowed eight hours of administrative leave with pay, but you must go into Workday to enter your hours so that you can get paid for the time.

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